General Maintenance Technician

Westin; Fairbury (NE); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 52 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Westin Packaged Meats – Fairbury Operations seeks a hands-on maintenance technician to support the facility and grounds. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, repairs to process equipment, conduit work, and ongoing adherence to GMPs and safety policies.

The ideal candidate has experience in mechanical repair and welding, with a focus on safe, compliant operation. The position requires daily attendance and strong communication within a team setting.

Qualificações

• Experience in mechanical repair and welding.
• Follow GMPs and safety policies at all times.
• Follow the Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) program.
• Demonstrate ability to read and understand documentation.
• Must communicate clearly, both verbal and written.

Responsabilidades

• Complete monthly Preventative Maintenance (PM) work orders for Westin Packaged Meats – Fairbury Operations.
• Complete work orders for equipment repairs relating to process equipment and subsystems.
• Run and bend conduit and pipe as needed.
• Perform facility repairs including carpentry and painting.
• Adhere to safety, GMPs and SOPs; participate in trainings and required continuing education.

Conhecimentos

Mechanical repair

MIG/TIG Welding

GMP compliance

LOTO compliance

LEAN meetings

Safety policies

Documentation literacy

Communication skills

Ferramentas

Hand tools

Conduit work

Carpentry & painting

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Details

Job Location: WPM Main Plant Real Bacon - Fairbury, NE 68352

Position Overview

Responsible for assisting Westin Packaged Meats-Fairbury Operation’s maintenance of facility and grounds

Requirements

• Experience in mechanical repair
• Experience in welding (mig, tig and arc)
• Have a positive and professional attitude
• Follow GMPs at all times
• Maintain a safe work environment and follow safety policies
• Notify management immediately of any unsafe situations
• Follow all Food Safety Policies
• Must always follow LOTO (Lock out Tag out) program
• Participate in daily LEAN meetings and stretches
• Regular attendance is required
• Prompt, on time reporting to work stations is required
• Ability to walk between buildings/work outdoors in all conditions (hot or cold environments)
• Ability to stand up to 9 hours per day
• Ability to walk on uneven surface, ramps and stairs
• Ability to climb step and extension ladders
• Ability to bend, stoop, twist, push, pull 7-8 hours a day
• Must provide own hand tools per Tool Stipend Policy
• Strength Level Factor 4 – Exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly.
• Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend documentation.

Competencies

• Outstanding communication skills
• Team Player
• Have a positive and professional attitude

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QualificationsEssential Functions

• Complete monthly PM’s (Preventative Maintenance) work orders for all the facilities of Westin Packaged Meats – Fairbury Operations in a timely manner
• Complete work order requests for equipment repairs, i.e., process equipment, its sub-systems and all ancillary processes or equipment related to the operation of the plant floor from a mechanical or welding perspective
• Running and bending conduit and pipe
• Complete work order requests for any facility repairs including, but not limited to carpentry and painting
• Adheres to all company policies including, but not limited to: safety, GMPs, and SOPs
• Actively participates in all assigned team meetings, training opportunities and required continuing education

Required Safety Training

• Standard Safety Training
• Pallet Jack Training

Required Personal Protective Equipment

PPE is required to be worn/used at ALL TIMES which includes but is not limited to:

• Safety Glasses
• Hearing Protection
• Welding Helmet and Gloves (when welding)
• Safety Toe Shoes/Boots in all areas.
• Boots (when on the roof of any building)

Force Exerted by Strength Level

Level
Occasionally
Frequently
Constantly
Back Support Policy
1
* - 10 lbs.
*
N/A
N/A
2
* - 20 lbs.
* - 10 lbs.
*
N/A
3
20 lbs. – 50 lbs.
10 lbs. – 25 lbs.
* - 10 lbs.
Required
4
50 lbs. – 100 lbs.
25 lbs. – 50 lbs.
10 lbs. – 20 lbs.
Required
5
100+ lbs.
50+ lbs.
20+ lbs.
Required
* = Negligible Weight
N/A = Not Applicable

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be asked to perform other duties as directed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.